Agricultural and Biological Sciences
4 years ago

Optimal fertilizer blend boosts maize yield in drought-prone Eastern Ethiopia.

International Journal of Agronomy
Growth, Yield-Related Traits and Yield of Lowland Maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.) Varieties as Influenced by Inorganic NPS and N Fertilizer Rates at Babile, Eastern Ethiopia
Mekuannet Belay Kebede

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Selecting the right maize varieties and using the correct amount of fertilizers are crucial for maximizing maize production. A study in eastern Ethiopia found that applying 150 kg of blended NPS fertilizer and 130.5 kg of N fertilizer per hectare to the Baate variety resulted in the highest grain yield of 9.7 t/ha. This combination also led to the highest net benefit of 2,033.4 USD and a marginal rate of return of 3106.9%. Overall, using this specific fertilizer combination with the Baate variety can help farmers achieve higher maize yields in the region.